Conquering Half Marathons and Shart Fears!

Over the past two years that I have adapted a running regimen into my fitness training I have overcome many obstacles. Every person who runs goes through the same mental and physical stumbling blocks as they persist onward in pursuit of their running game.

Pretty much this is a snapshot of my progression –

Can I get motivated enough to get off the couch when that bag of Cheetos is seducing me?

I hate running!

Why does a 5K have to be 3.1 miles?

What do you mean there are no beer stands along the way to the finish line? I must wait until I’m done?

Why does every damn race seem to start at the God-awful buttcrack of dawn?

Oh great, Mother Nature has decided to be a twat and make it rain on race day.

Hey, these 5K’s are getting easier. I think I can add more distance to my next race.

Not bad for my first half marathon adventure. Cool medal too!

Sweet Mother of God, why the heck did I sign up to run in a 5-mile race? Am I brain-damaged?

Yes, I think I am while hitting mile 4 in sweltering swamp-ass weather.

Why are my nipples bleeding?

OUCH – duct tape was not a good idea!

I’m feeling so much better during these runs. Getting faster. Adding more distance. 10K time.

I have a FB friend (and blogger) who trained for a full marathon last year to commemorate her 50th birthday. I think she had many of your thoughts while training and running (except not the sharting) in wind, cold, heat, over hilly terrain, etc. I admire anyone who does this, probably because my body won’t let me at this point. I have to stick to biking!

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